Privacy Policy

Real Property and Infrastructure Institute, Inc. and Its Affiliated Entities Websites

Last Updated: July 1, 2023

General Information

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) applies to products and services provided by Real Property and Infrastructure Institute, Inc., RPII Real Assets Education Foundation, and affiliated entities, if any, (referred collectively to herein as “RPII”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) and our websites (including, without limitation, www.rpii.org) or mobile apps that may be released by RPII from time to time (collectively, the “Sites”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use that information, who we share it with, and how we protect that information.

This Privacy Policy applies to any user of or visitor to our Sites (referred to herein as “user,” “you,” or “your”), including information that may be used to personally identify you. The Privacy Policy also explains the choices available to you regarding your personal data. It is your responsibility to review and understand this Privacy Policy prior to providing your personal data to us or using our Sites. If you do not accept and agree to the Privacy Policy, please refrain from providing your personal data to us, accessing our Sites, and/or utilizing our products and services.

Except where limited by applicable law, we reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes to our information practices. Whenever there are changes, the modified policy will be posted on our Sites and will be effective at that time. Each time the Privacy Policy changes, the version date displayed at the top of the page also will change. Consequently, each time you access or use our Sites or otherwise engage with us, you accept and agree to the most current Privacy Policy. It is your responsibility to be aware of any such changes. We will inform you of any material changes to the Privacy Policy via a notice on our Sites.


What Information Do We Collect?

In order to provide our products, services and Sites, we collect and process personal data from you and other users of our products, services, and Sites. We may gather information, directly or indirectly, from you or your device, including but not limited to, your full name, job title, business address, home address, telephone number, email address, government identification number, user ID and password, billing and transaction details, credit card or other financial data, contact preferences, employment and education particulars, professional credentials, board memberships, licensing details, criminal history and/or professional complaints or investigations, medical or health information, gender, date of birth, racial and/or ethnic background, information required under the Americans with Disability Act as amended (“ADA”), device information (such as IP address, geolocation data, device identifiers, types of devices used to access our Sites, web browser characteristics, device features, language preferences, referring/exit pages, clickstream data, and visit timestamps to our Sites), and similar details provided (collectively, “Personal Information”). You are not required to provide us with all of the Personal Information listed above, but failing to do so may affect our ability to effectively offer you our products, services, and information.

From time-to-time and as permitted by applicable law(s), we may collect your Personal Information and update any existing Personal Information we currently hold from third-party sources. These sources may include publicly-available data sources, publicly-available social networking sites (such as, LinkedIn), your employer or university/school, and/or data brokers.


How Do We Use the Information We Collect?

We utilize the Personal Information we collect to:

  • Deliver our products and services to you;
  • Process, establish, and administer user accounts;
  • Improve and refine our products and services, which may involve conducting internal research, analyzing user trends, and studying demographics and interests;
  • Process payments from you and to you (including, but not limited to, refunds or reimbursements);
  • Process applications for scholarships, as may be applicable;
  • Grant access to restricted parts of our Sites;
  • Communicate with and send essential information to you, including confirmations of registration and administration for services offered, billing and invoices, technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages;
  • Communicate with you about products and services that may be of interest to you, including through newsletters and other informational materials (with the opportunity to opt out of receipt provided to you);
  • Respond to your requests and inquiries;
  • Display relevant advertisements to you when you visit our Site;
  • Request your participation in surveys or other initiatives to gather information for the development and enhancement of our products and services;
  • Safeguard, investigate, and deter against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity;
  • Carry out professional ethics/conduct inquiries under the CRAA® Program;
  • Protect our marks and our brand; and/or,
  • Comply with applicable law(s) (e.g., comply with a search warrant, subpoena, or court order).

From time-to-time, we may provide statistics about the usage levels of our Sites and other related information to reputable third parties, but these statistics will not include information that will allow you to be identified.


Who Do We Share Your Information With?

We reserve the right to share some or all of your Personal Information amongst Real Property and Infrastructure Institute, Inc., RPII Real Assets Education Foundation, and affiliated entities, if any, and our Sites, subject to the terms of the Privacy Policy. We will not sell your Personal Information.

From time to time, we also may disclose your Personal Information to third parties in the following situations:

  • When you explicitly request or authorize the disclosure of your Personal Information to a third party.
  • When the disclosure of Personal Information is permitted or required by applicable law(s) to comply with legal obligations, such as search warrants, subpoenas, or court orders.
  • In the event that your employer or education provider, who has an interest in your data (e.g., they purchased a RPII product or service on your behalf), requires access to your Personal Information.
  • When our agents, vendors, or service providers, who perform various functions on our behalf, need access to your Personal Information. The identity and categories of these third parties may change over the course of your account’s existence. Depending on your use of our Sites(s), your Personal Information may be disclosed to the following categories of third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf. We strictly require our third-party service providers to use your Personal Information only as necessary to provide the services you requested from us. Each service provider is obligated to adhere to a set of terms consistent with our Privacy Policy. The third-party service providers who may have access to your Personal Information include:
    • Hosting providers responsible for securely storing and transmitting your data;
    • Identity management providers for authentication purposes;
    • Database software providers for the management and tracking of your data;
    • Legal and compliance consultants, such as external counsel, external auditors, or tax consultants;
    • Advertising partners, including social media providers, for the delivery of targeted advertisements;
    • Marketing providers who send communications on our behalf regarding our products and services;
    • Payment solution providers for the secure processing of payments you provide to us;
    • Technology providers who assist in the development and management of our web properties;
    • Fulfillment and postal vendors responsible for delivering our products and services;
    • Survey and research providers who conduct studies on our behalf;
    • Third-party analytics services on our Sites, such as Google Analytics, which may collect information directly from you through our Sites. For more details on Google Analytics, please visit https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ .

Our Sites contain links to other websites that are managed by third parties (including their use of cookies). As a user of links, it is your responsibility to understand those third-parties’ privacy policies. Once you leave our Sites using links, we have no control over information that is submitted to, or collected by, any third parties and are not responsible for other websites.


How Do We Protect Your Information?

We implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures aimed at safeguarding your Personal Information from accidental, unlawful, or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure, or use. Access to Personal Information is restricted to only those employees, contractors, or authorized agents of RPII who have been granted permission to access such Personal Information. This access is constrained to the extent that such information is necessary to complete the task for which the Personal Information was gathered. It is important to note that no transmission method over the Internet or electronic storage can offer complete security; hence, we cannot provide an absolute assurance regarding the security of information you submit via our Sites. We recommend you exercise caution in safeguarding your Personal Information while using the Internet.


Communication Preferences

Our aim is to furnish you with pertinent and valuable details pertaining to our products and services. In the event of promotional emails, an unsubscribe link will always be included in the email's footer. Moreover, for alterations to your communication preferences, you can reach out to us through the contact details provided in the bottom section of our Privacy Policy.


Your Rights

Upon your request and under applicable law and subject to relevant exceptions, you may have the right to:

  • Request confirmation as to whether we are processing your Personal Information and, if so, request access to the Personal Information and details regarding our processing.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information that we hold about you.
  • Object to our processing of your Personal Information under certain circumstances.
  • Request that we erase Personal Information concerning you in certain circumstances, which is not an absolute right and may be limited by our need to retain data to support our business operations or comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
  • Request that we restrict our processing of your Personal Information in certain circumstances.
  • Withdraw the consent you have provided us to process your Personal Information (without affecting the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew your consent).

Kindly be aware that your rights, as mentioned, may have limitations in accordance with the data protection laws in your local jurisdiction. Should you choose to enact or pursue these rights, our responsibility to respond will be constrained by and contingent upon the relevant legal provisions.

For the sake of preserving your privacy and the security of your Personal Information, authentication of your identity will be a prerequisite before granting access or implementing modifications to your Personal Information. To initiate this process, you may submit a written request via email to: info@rpii.org. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.


Choices and Opt-Outs

Cookies and similar tracking technologies are utilized on our Sites to automatically gather information, which may be employed for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, including targeted advertising. These tracking tools can be set by us or our third-party partners or vendors. Your use of the Site implies your consent to the utilization of cookies and tracking technologies. It is possible to configure your web browser to alert you upon receipt of a cookie and to decline or delete cookies. Instructions on removing cookies can be found in your browser’s guidelines, or you can reach out to your browser provider for further assistance. However, do bear in mind that refusing to accept cookies or removing them may result in limitations on your ability to utilize or access certain features of our Sites.

We gather information about your online activities through our Sites to present you with personalized advertisements for services aligned with your interests. You might encounter our ads on other platforms, as we utilize third-party advertising services. These services enable us to customize our messages to users based on demographic data, inferred interests, and browsing behavior. These services trace your online activities across various sites and time periods by automatically collecting data through methods like cookies, web server logs, web beacons, and similar technologies. The insights gathered by these advertising services are employed to display ads that are potentially tailored to your specific interests. The data they collect includes information about your interactions with websites that showcase our ads, such as the pages or ads you view and your actions on those sites.

For guidance on opting out of interest-based advertising, kindly visit www.aboutads.info/choices and http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. To gain a better understanding of how you can manage your cookie preferences, please refer to the privacy settings within your web browser.

Please note, our Sites may not respond to "do not track" requests sent by web browsers.


Children’s Privacy

Our Sites are not designed for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly gather Personal Information from children under the age of 18. To utilize and share information on our Sites, you must be at least 18 years of age. By using our Sites, you affirm and represent that you meet this minimum age requirement.


International Users

Our Sites and related products and services are intended only for individuals in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States and choose to use our Sites, products, and/or services, you do so at your own risk. You understand that the information we collect about you will be transferred to the United States. Please be aware that the laws of the United States may not be as protective as the laws in your country.


Contact Us

For questions regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@rpii.org.